Very Good
#530 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 29% in state
James a Garfield School 31
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
307 Lincoln St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
- Math 32% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James a Garfield School 31 score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James a Garfield School 31 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,917
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Se Neighborhood Sch of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Lumen Christi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Emmaus Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Eleanor Skillen School 34Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #9 of 47
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
James a Garfield School 31 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James a Garfield School 31
James a Garfield School 31 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James a Garfield School 31
What grades does James a Garfield School 31 serve?
James a Garfield School 31 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James a Garfield School 31?
James a Garfield School 31 has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Garfield School 31?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Garfield School 31 is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James a Garfield School 31 rank in IN?
James a Garfield School 31 ranks #530 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is James a Garfield School 31's MySchoolScout rating?
James a Garfield School 31 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James a Garfield School 31?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James a Garfield School 31 has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James a Garfield School 31 a charter school?
No, James a Garfield School 31 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James a Garfield School 31 a Title I school?
No, James a Garfield School 31 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James a Garfield School 31?
61.9% of students at James a Garfield School 31 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4231
- Area population (ZIP 46225)
- 5,535
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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